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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 195.36 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 195.36 and 112.40 is: 155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 195.36 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/195.36 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 195.36 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 21,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,958.46/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.16

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